1 cup (chopped) of Celery (101 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 16 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 29.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Celery Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 1% DV

Protein

0.7g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

1.6g

· 6% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 17% · Fat 11%

Celery Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

29.3µg · 24% DV

Folate

36µg · 9% DV

0.06mg · 5% DV

0.25mg · 5% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

260mg · 8% DV

Calcium

40mg · 4% DV

Magnesium

11mg · 3% DV

Sodium

80mg · 3% DV

How Nutritious Is Celery?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

47/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Celery Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.3

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Celery

To burn the 16 calories in 100 g:

🚶

4min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

2min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

2min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Celery Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Celery Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Celery Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Celery Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.04g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.03g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.08g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Foods Similar to Celery

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Tomato

18 kcal

🥗

Mixed Green Salad

18 kcal

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31 kcal

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Boiled Beetroot

44 kcal

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Green pepper

20 kcal

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026